Melt In Your Mouth Chicken

Here’s a super popular and incredibly easy recipe for Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken — tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a creamy, flavorful coating that literally melts in your mouth. This is a weeknight winner that requires minimal effort but delivers major flavor!

🍗 Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chicken

⭐ Ingredients (Serves 4):

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika (optional, for color)
Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly grease a baking dish or line with parchment.

2. Make the Topping

In a bowl, mix together:
- Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- Parmesan
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt, pepper, and paprika

3. Coat the Chicken

Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
Place chicken in baking dish.
Spread the yogurt mixture evenly over each breast, fully coating the tops.

4. Bake

Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Optional: Broil for the last 2–3 minutes for a golden top.

5. Serve

Let rest 5 minutes, then garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
Serve with roasted veggies, rice, or a simple salad.

🔁 Variations:

Use mayonnaise instead of yogurt for a richer version.
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Try it with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.

Would you like a low-carb/keto, air fryer, or make-ahead freezer version of this recipe?